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New enzyme research could help to develop drugs to treat diseases such as cancer and Alzheimers Disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-enzyme-research-could-help-to-develop-drugs-to-treat-diseases-such-as-cancer-and-alzheimer2019s-disease
New knowledge about the mechanism of specific protein complexes in the body could help in the development of better drugs for the treatment of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s, according to research led by Professor John Schwabe from the Department of Molecular and...
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University showcases new approach to fight wildlife crime through portable DNA analysis tool
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university-showcases-new-approach-to-fight-wildlife-crime-through-portable-dna-analysis-tool
Leicester researchers will be presenting to government officials on Thursday 2 June on a prize-winning innovation to tackle wildlife crime using a novel DNA sequencer at an event in Washington D.C. The U.S.
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James Arthur (Jim) Mackley
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/jim-mackley
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Mr Jim Mackley. Jim joined the Department of Genetics as a technician in 1964, and was then Chief Technician in the Department of Biochemistry from 1981 until his retirement.
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New scientific technique helps catch wildlife criminals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/peregrine-falcon
DNA tests co-developed by scientists from the University of Leicester and Scotland’s wildlife forensic lab are helping to catch criminals involved in the illegal sale of protected bird species.
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Study reveals mysteries of enzyme mechanism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/study-reveals-mysteries-of-enzyme-mechanism
An international research team led by our University has made a breakthrough advance by trapping an intermediate in the mechanism of enzymes called heme peroxidases and determining its structure using a beam of neutrons from the heart of a nuclear reactor.
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Discovery of plant reproductive success provides insights into human fertility
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/plant-reproduction-fertility-chromosomes-leicester
University of Leicester researchers have uncovered how successful chromosome segregation during sexual reproduction is achieved in plants.
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jbridges: Page 11
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/author/jbridges/page/11/
This blog is a record of my experiences and work during the Mars Science Laboratory mission, from the preparation, landing on August 5th 2012 Pacific Time, and onwards...I will also post updates about our other Mars work on meteorites, ExoMars and new missions.
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jbridges: Page 3
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/author/jbridges/page/3/
This blog is a record of my experiences and work during the Mars Science Laboratory mission, from the preparation, landing on August 5th 2012 Pacific Time, and onwards...I will also post updates about our other Mars work on meteorites, ExoMars and new missions.
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Dr Glenn Cruse
https://le.ac.uk/respiratory-sciences/alumni/glenn-cruse
Find out more about Dr Glenn Cruse, alumnus of the University of Leicester Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation.
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Leicester artist Tim Fowler in major new exhibition at Attenborough Arts Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/tim-fowler
Attenborough Arts Centre will present a major solo exhibition of Leicester-based artist, Tim Fowler.